Date & Time : 10:00~15:30, Nov. 8, 2025

Venue : PIER-2 BASE

The fall workshop “Advancing Together Through Industry–Academia Collaboration”, sponsered by the Women in Scientific Research Talent Advancement Project, Department of Engineering and Technologies, National Science and Technology Council, was held on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Professor Wan-Chen Huang of 6G Communication and Sensing Research Center is the member of the organizer team. They invited several scholars with extensive experience in industry–academia cooperation were invited to share their perspectives, collaborative experiences, and practical case studies. 

Professor Mei-Ying Chang delivered a talk titled “Discovering Beauty and Hope Through Industry–Academia Collaboration,” sharing insights accumulated over many years of work bridging academia and industry. She noted that female professors often possess more flexible communication, coordination, and problem-solving traits, which help them defuse conflicts and advance goals smoothly in complex situations. Distinguished Professor Jenq-Renn Chen spoke on “The Bittersweet Realities of Government–Industry Cooperative Projects,” sharing more than twenty years of frontline experience in public safety and environmental response. Assistant Professor Yu-Chun Huang, in her talk “A 90-Day Milestone,” discussed her practical experiences moving from research to industry–academia collaboration in the field of microelectronic engineering. Through these exchanges, participants explored both the challenges and opportunities inherent in collaborative work. 

In the afternoon, the themed guided tour “The History of Railway Technology and Kaohsiung” provided participants with a wealth of insights. Beginning with the origins of Kaohsiung’s place names, the guide introduced the century-long history of the Hamasen railway, from its period of prosperity to its transformation, illustrating the deep connection between the city and its railways. Along the way, everyone boarded the Hamasen, a former freight open wagon converted for passengers, riding along the old tracks and experiencing firsthand the rhythms and scenery of historic transportation.

One of the most memorable moments was the tour of the signal tower. The guide not only explained its importance as a central hub for railway control but also demonstrated how mechanical linkages were used to manually switch track directions. Through observing this ingenious mechanism in action, participants gained an understanding of the ingenuity of early railway technology and how it laid the foundation for Kaohsiung’s development.